crossing two passes over 5000m and begins less than 50km from Lhasa. A
four- or five-day trek via Shug-la and Chitu- la onnects two of
Tibet's most important monasteries.
The Tibet border at Kodari is a five hour drive from Kathmandu. Another one days drive from Zhang-Mu
takes us to Saga. Tour duration (13-15 days).
The tour is designed to provide some insight
into Tibet and its way of life and culture
with visits to some of Tibet's less well known
Monasteries. The trek also provides the opportunity
to partake in the Holy pilgrimage around Mount
Kailash.
ITINERARY IN
BRIEF
Day
1:
Drive Kathmandu
/ Nyalam (3750 m.). Overnight Guest
house
Day
2:
Rest at Nyalam
Day
3:
Nyalam / Saga
(4600 m.) camp.
Day 4:
Saga / Paryang (4550 m.) camp.
Day 5:
Paryang / Chiu Gomba (4550 m.) camp.
Day 6:
Chiu Gomba / Gosul Gomba (4540 m.)
Day 7:
Gosul Gomba / Darchen (4520 m.) camp.
Day 8:
Darchen / Dera Phuk Gomba (4860 m.) camp - A three
day trek around Mt. Kailash
Day 9:
Dera Phuk Gomba / Zutul Phuk Gomba (4760 m.) camp.
Day 10:
Zutul Phuk Gomba / Horaa (4500 m.) camp.
Day 11:
Horaa / Paryang camp.
Day 12:
Paryang / Saga camp.
Day 13:
Saga / Nyalam. Overnight Guest house.
Day 14:
Nyalam / Zhang-Mu / Kathmandu.
For detail itinerary and further info, please e-mail
to us.
Cost information : Cost based on USD/ per person basis
Group
Size
Private and Exclusive tour
Low budget / group joining basis
2
2800
1800
3-4
2100
1650
5-8
1800
1300
9-12
1650
1200
13-15
1500
1100
16 amd above
1400
1050
Organised
by Nature Trail without joining tohers Organised
by Nature Trail with joining others
or by our associates
Special offer:-
(1 complementary for group
leader group size above 15 pax. Fully
catered camping packages.
Cost Includes:
01. Full board camping tour (includes
camping equipments, all meals prepared
by our cook).
02. All surface transportation in
Tibet by 4 WD Land Cruiser.
03. Support truck for the entire trip.
04. An English-speaking Tibetan guide.
05. Yak and Yak handler during your
trek around Kailash (Kora).
06. All camping equipment such as
sleeping/dining/kitchen/toilet tents, sleeping
mattresses, sleeping bags, service
of experienced Sherpas,
assistants, all meals prepared by
cook and his assistants.
07. Landcruiser transportation from
Kathmandu/border town Kodari - Zhangmu/Kathmandu.
08. Tibet visa, Kailash permit and
all applicable taxes and entrance fees.
09. Basic first aid kit.
Cost Does not includes:
01. Nepal re-entry fee. (It
is suggested you apply for a multiple
entry visa
for Nepal initially saving you the
Nepal re-entry fee).
02. Extra expenses incurred due to
unforeseen circumstances such as sickness,
accidents, road blockage, and other
occurrences beyond our
control.
03. Liability for insurance against
sickness, accidents, loss of baggage, loss
of life etc.
04. Accommodation, meals in Kathmandu/Nepal.
FIXED DEPARTURE DATES FOR 2008
- Ex-Kathmandu May: 02 May
Other dates: 15 May
June: 12 June & 26 June
July 13 July and 26 July
August: 12 August and 26 August
September: 09 September and 18 September
Transportation
details (Mode of transport):
2 pax or 3-4 pax 1 landcrusier
5-8 pax 1 landcruiser and 1 truck
13-15 pax 4 landcruiser and 1 truck
16 & above 4 landcruiser and 1 truck
Rigorous overland driving, trekking and camping
in Tibet at altitudes between 4390m/14400ft and 5150m/ 16,900ft.
Overland travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu, with nine days trekking
in the Mt. Everest and Shisapangma areas.